Attack with a fury not yet seen fron this group. 40 mins of tenacity combined with strong rim runs and laced J's at a high percentage. Value the rock, shock the world. :)
Cabana rented, bubbly and nachos ordered, tv tuned to big boy Fox, phone set to the FA Cup match between Wrexham and Chelsea, server grabbing me a cold beer. LFG!
Let's Go Marquette! Ben overdue for a big game..... I think he hits his threes today. Tough game, but anything is possible. Need a well-balanced attack, share the ball to get open shots and tough D. Marquette can do this. So, let's do it!
Quote from: 21Jumpstreet on March 07, 2026, 11:26:51 AMCabana rented, bubbly and nachos ordered, tv tuned to big boy Fox, phone set to the FA Cup match between Wrexham and Chelsea, server grabbing me a cold beer. LFG!
Nice! I'm having some 100% pure kona peaberry with a tremendous Greek/Mediterranean omelet I just made and slayed. :)
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 11:31:25 AMNice! I'm having some 100% pure kona peaberry with a tremendous Greek/Mediterranean omelet I just made and slayed. :)
Five of my favorite words: Greek, Mediterranean, Omelet, Made, Slayed. Sounds delish! Let's get this one, Muggs!
Have to value the ball.
Damn, 2-0 and UCONN has an 86% chance of winning
Benny!
That looked like a foul on Adrien's shotm.
Man I hate those kind of fouls from Ben.
Did Caraban start playing at UCONN in 1998 or 1999? I can never remember
Ball continues he's ridiculous 3 pt shooting in fiserv
In section 102 with a vodka seltzer. Not many students here.
Yes!! BOOB success!
Getting killed on the glass. We have no answer for Reed. I think we should hack the crap out of him with Josh & Caedin when needed.
4 on 2!! Fk.
Getting great looks. Hurley looks infuriated! Keep attacking. Get Reed in foul trouble.
Get more fouls on UConn..... keep driving. Or give to Bem for 3.
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on March 07, 2026, 11:46:07 AMSame old same old.
So far, under Shaka, we have never been a good rebounding team.
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 07, 2026, 11:41:15 AMDid Caraban start playing at UCONN in 1998 or 1999? I can never remember
He's actually one of those rare four-year seniors who played all four years in one place.
Quote from: Warriors4ever on March 07, 2026, 11:42:02 AMIn section 102 with a vodka seltzer. Not many students here.
Spring break
The turns are absolutely brutal. Can't win if you don't value the ball.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 11:50:02 AMThe turns are absolutely brutal. Can't win if you don't value the ball.
Nothing like making Ben turn himself into a pretzel trying to catch a pass from 5 ft away
Oh....Caedin time.
Dribbling to nowhere. WTH?
Wow. The shooting. So frustrating.
Good thing Owens is friends with Royce since he just was responsible for 2 Turnovers
We've hel UConn to 11 after 7 minutes. If we can hit shots and stop the turnovers we can do this
Caedin In Yikes Go Marquette!!
We're crazy sped-up.
Have to calm down offensively.
Quote from: Daniel on March 07, 2026, 11:51:48 AMWe've hel UConn to 11 after 7 minutes. If we can hit shots and stop the turnovers we can do this
100%
Finally. Let's go.
the james/stevens duo is niiiiice
Count that!!
I have no idea what the announcer just said but I assume it was complimentary of Nigel
Man I love Nigel - he nasty
The Frosh!!!
Was that a sham god! Nigel 💪💪
It will be a long few months until I can watch James and Stevens again.
Gotta d-reb.
Nice pass Caiden
Gotta give Hamilton some credit for that bounce pass.
Hamilton with his typical turnovers, missed box outs and clueless help defense. I can't wait until never have to see him play again
Looked like Nigel was on the line
What waa Caedin doing there defensively?
Solo ball literally translates to one testicle
2 of Gold's fouls can't happen.
Caedin in was like 4 on 5 We Are Marquette
Out rebounded 14 to 5 so far
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on March 07, 2026, 12:04:44 PMCaedin in was like 4 on 5 We Are Marquette
Respectfully, I don't understand why. Unless he was instructed to hack Reed at the rim.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on March 07, 2026, 12:05:15 PMOut rebounded 14 to 5 so far
And our best rebounder just got called for a cheap foul on an inbound. Could get ugly on the glass with Ben out the rest of the half.
Drive drive drive..... and make FTs.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on March 07, 2026, 12:05:15 PMOut rebounded 14 to 5 so far
By far our biggest prob right now. :(
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 07, 2026, 12:06:38 PMAnd our best rebounder just got called for a cheap foul on an inbound. Could get ugly on the glass with Ben out the rest of the half.
Yes. 2 cheap fouls. Cannot happen. And the dude is a Sr. Inexcusable.
Quote from: panda on March 07, 2026, 12:01:18 PMHamilton with his typical turnovers, missed box outs and clueless help defense. I can't wait until never have to see him play again
It may well be longer than you want.
Ross needs to find a way to score this game.
Will we ever get a d reb?
Good grief. Focus! Value the fking ball.
Ok bonus. Drive the rest of the half
2nd on Reed.
Quote from: Daniel on March 07, 2026, 12:13:11 PMOk bonus. Drive the rest of the half
Exactly. With force.
Got away with a couple fouls before the jump ball
Dumb passes
A lot of good but also very sloppy.
Chase still horrible offensively. Man
Have to wake up. Very important 4 mins. Gold has to avoid his 3rd foul.
There isn't a D1 level center on this roster. That's pretty much the only thing that needs to be said. They're playing pretty well all things considered.
I'm going to be told at some in this thread that Ben's having a good game.
I won't believe them.
Hang in these 4 min.!
Quote from: basedcringeMU on March 07, 2026, 12:16:59 PMA lot of good but also very sloppy.
Chase still horrible offensively. Man
Agreed. This isn't sustainable despite good intensity and effort.
Quote from: rccola42 on March 07, 2026, 12:17:15 PMThere isn't a D1 level center on this roster. That's pretty much the only thing that needs to be said. They're playing pretty well all things considered.
Scoop told me Gold was going to the NBA though
Quote from: WolfganghisKhan on March 07, 2026, 12:18:10 PMScoop told me Gold was going to the NBA though
Gold isn't a center. He's a forward.
We had 1 foul UCONN had 5 fouls which did they call ugh
We just watch the ball and do not grab it geez
Quote from: rccola42 on March 07, 2026, 12:18:37 PMGold isn't a center. He's a forward.
He's going to the aussie league in a few LONG weeks.
Owens has been horrible today.
Huge 3:30. Nigel also has 2. Have to find a way to stay in this.
Our Players do not go to the ball
This one's slipping fast. I mean u got one guy out there.. gotta be frustrating
Beyond belief turn there from Chase.
Chase has found a way to be outright horrible in something like 80% of our difficult games since that Oklahoma game
Parham needs to find his defensive/rebounding identity this offseason. Has zero shot at becoming a pro if he's just a sieve.
Quote from: Johnny B on March 07, 2026, 12:23:01 PMThis one's slipping fast. I mean u got one guy out there.. gotta be frustrating
Need a time-out.
They sure missed NJJ.
Quote from: basedcringeMU on March 07, 2026, 12:23:39 PMChase has found a way to be outright horrible in something like 80% of our difficult games since that Oklahoma game
I have no retort. Horrendous is accurate.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 12:23:56 PMNeed a time-out.
That's not at the top of the list that we need
UConn isn't even that good and they are still 4 or 5 levels above us.
Just a ridiculously bad roster lol. But the Freshman are still throwing theoretical punches out there. Good to see them step up.
Big shot by Adrien.
Adrien so good
We have no rim protection. Caedin never in position
Caedin is pathetic on defense. Love to see the metrics Shaka is looking at.
Omg Caedin's D.
Quote from: Johnny B on March 07, 2026, 12:27:01 PMWe have no rim protection. Caedin never in position
Problem is that even when he's actually in position, he still provides little protection
Quote from: Johnny B on March 07, 2026, 12:27:01 PMWe have no rim protection. Caedin never in position
The crap I'm seeing from him is so bizarre. Just from a basketball 101 standpoint.
Quote from: rccola42 on March 07, 2026, 12:27:54 PMProblem is that even when he's actually in position, he still provides little protection
His body has been sideways 3 times.
Hamilton is beyond worthless on the court.
We got a rebound Hey!!
Gotta love the effort but gotta wonder what the score would be if we had a center.
What will Shaka design here?
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on March 07, 2026, 12:30:44 PMGotta love the effort but gotta wonder what the score would be if we had a center.
Or a 2 guard.
On any given defensive possession, there's at least one player who doesn't know what's going on. Which makes it all the more impressive that the overall team defense is half decent.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 12:31:40 PMOr a 2 guard.
Do we really want Stevens playing the 3 longterm? He's only 6'4, so we'd be going pretty small if we're talking about adding another guard to the lineup.
Wow, in case Hurley needed something to yell at his guys about.
Nigel know your shoe size. Two threes turned into 2's
It's incredible that our Frosh are basically playing alone out there. Very little help on the offensive end.
Obviously, we have to find a way to rebound to have any realistic chance. But beyond that we need a 3rd guy to step up. I'm at a total loss regarding Chase Ross in his final home game. Absolutely abysmal 1st half.
If MU and Gtown tie at 6-14, who gets 10 seed and who gets 11? Feel like 11 seed is likely to be better draw.
Quote from: rccola42 on March 07, 2026, 12:32:53 PMDo we really want Stevens playing the 3 longterm? He's only 6'4, so we'd be going pretty small if we're talking about adding another guard to the lineup.
That's fair. Ross is driving me up the fking wall right now. Even more than Caedin.
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on March 07, 2026, 12:36:12 PMIf MU and Gtown tie at 6-14, who gets 10 seed and who gets 11? Feel like 11 seed is likely to be better draw.
Did that last graphic switch MU to the 9 seed? How did that happen in the last 20 minutes?
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on March 07, 2026, 12:36:12 PMIf MU and Gtown tie at 6-14, who gets 10 seed and who gets 11? Feel like 11 seed is likely to be better draw.
Who cares lol.
MU needs a 3 bad next year, Owens and Phillips are not the answer. Phillips really need to redshirt next year. That would leave the frosh and Militic, hope one takes the opportunity to win the job. Rather find a 10-15 point scorer in the portal, Is Minnesale good enough?
Quote from: #UnleashJosh on March 07, 2026, 12:42:15 PMWho cares lol.
I mean, I'll dream a bit next week. Obviously like a 1% chance they make it interesting. But I'd prefer to not play UCONN again game 2 on a neutral floor. This team can def beat Nova.
Time for the "fury not yet seen."
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on March 07, 2026, 12:44:49 PMI mean, I'll dream a bit next week. Obviously like a 1% chance they make it interesting. But I'd prefer to not play UCONN again game 2 on a neutral floor. This team can def beat Nova.
We can hang a banner for getting through the 2nd round!
23-9 on the glass. Wow.
We need RP to have a strong 2H.
Royce doesn't seem to have any defensive instincts whatsoever
Good lord Ben, two stupid fouls that looked identical
Unreal.
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 07, 2026, 12:50:50 PMGood lord Ben, two stupid fouls that looked identical
That's also on James leaving too early and not letting the pick set up.
Nice Caiden
I'll be damned
Thatta boy Caedin.
Caedin playing better but 3 in his face We Are Marquette
If the price of.keeping Nigel is keeping Caedin so be it
I appreciate Ball standing behind the 3 point line watching his shot miss and not getting an easy rebound
That was a pretty freaking cool play by Demary. Have to give credit
Gold is an absolute doofus.
Nigel is just electric. We're talking about ultra tier 1 Zoomability with the ability to finish. God bless that kid.
Wow, what is attendance today? 4,000? Tarps in the lower bowl?
Quote from: #UnleashJosh on March 07, 2026, 12:47:10 PMWe can hang a banner for getting through the 2nd round!
Yawn. My sincerest apologies for being a fan.
Quote from: 1SE on March 07, 2026, 12:57:20 PMWow, what is attendance today? 4,000? Tarps in the lower bowl?
Students are on break
Hurley looks like he wants a T.
3rd on Reed. T up Hurley.
James making Hamilton look like a serviceable backup?
Students want a winner to watch!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 12:49:48 PM23-9 on the glass. Wow.
We need RP to have a strong 2H.
Couple years ago I commented on Reed being a stud and was totally dissed by I believe Hardy Alumnus. Reed is killing us underneath. Hurley needs to get a T for his jawjacking.
It's so weird seeing tall players easily make one handed shots near the basket
ROYCE TAKEOVER
Would be nice to cap off a crappy year beating Hurley
Where was this team all year?
RP!!
Only took the entire season for Shaka to realize that the team is better if Ben and Chase don't touch the ball.
Will Ross or Ben help out at all? I think we're gonna need them to have a legitimate chance.
Parham!!! Here we go!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 01:06:33 PMWill Ross or Ben help out at all? I think we're gonna need them to have a legitimate chance.
disagree. They play their role of rebounding a bit, take some fouls, but let the big 3 handle things
I'm calling it right now. When Reed comes back in, foul him at the rim if you aren't in foul trouble.
Quote from: MUeng on March 07, 2026, 01:07:41 PMdisagree. They play their role of rebounding a bit, take some fouls, but let the big 3 handle things
I think we need some buckets from them, but hope you're right.
Not the NORMILTON
Up 4 when Nigel sits
The good news is we're in the bonus...
How on earth wasn't that an and 1 on Ross' transition hoop?
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on March 07, 2026, 01:12:03 PMThe good news is we're in the bonus...
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Uh oh, MUScoop bout to explode with that mention
Gold lol
Need some D from DO.
Ben has made very poor decisions today.
Bleh possession
Gorgeous possession
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 01:06:33 PMWill Ross or Ben help out at all? I think we're gonna need them to have a legitimate chance.
You're watching this game..... and you want chase and Ben more? Are you serious.
LFG!!
No foul at all
Wow. That looked clean.
Someone needs to get in the year of James during this timeout. This isn't a blowout win where you can go for the big finish every single time down the court.
Quote from: #UnleashJosh on March 07, 2026, 01:20:24 PMYou're watching this game..... and you want chase and Ben more? Are you serious.
I just think a few buckets from them would help.
Quote from: rccola42 on March 07, 2026, 01:24:11 PMSomeone needs to get in the year of James during this timeout. This isn't a blowout win where you can go for the big finish every single time down the court.
Right did he really go for the reverse slam on that drive.
Quote from: rccola42 on March 07, 2026, 01:24:11 PMSomeone needs to get in the year of James during this timeout. This isn't a blowout win where you can go for the big finish every single time down the court.
Yes. It can't be just him one on three. Move the ball.
Quote from: rccola42 on March 07, 2026, 01:24:11 PMSomeone needs to get in the year of James during this timeout. This isn't a blowout win where you can go for the big finish every single time down the court.
Correct, no freshman mistakes. You're close enough to being a sophomore
Keep it under control, Nigel.
That was a ridiculous foul call.
Took away 2 points from us.
Good D Caedin, unlucky
How'd he miss? A play out of timeout that actually worked as planned
Caedin fouled.
I'm going to repeat myself: foul Reed at the rim if you have fouls to give.
2 huge threes by Chase.
C'MON!!!!!!!
Chase!
WHERE WAS THIS?!?!?!?
Chase!
The crowd is so quiet during the timeout it's like they don't believe yet. Not that I do either.
I swear I heard a whistle when Stevens dove at mid court
Make FTs...
Man that swing sucked. Refocus.
Why is the clock not going down?
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 07, 2026, 01:34:48 PMI swear I heard a whistle when Stevens dove at mid court
Could very easily have been called a foul for taking out Stevens feet.
4 on James?
Nigel with 4, Ben with 4.
This will be interesting.
Guys need to be taking 1,000 FTs a day over the offseason
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Quote from: MUEng92 on March 07, 2026, 01:34:48 PMI swear I heard a whistle when Stevens dove at mid court
He should have called a time-out.
We need to play 4 GD minutes!!
Get RP involved down the stretch.
We've seen this play before this season. Can this one have a different ending?
Going to need some free throw shooting.
Where's the foul?
Hurley complaining about that call?
Clear foul on Reed.
Don't like that foul call. Fk.
I didn't know Ben had that in him.
Lol Hamilton is so bad. Hate it for the guy but it's just tough to watch.
They don't miss FTs
Why would you bring Caedin in there?
F
wtf is that quick launch from Stevens
Royce just stood there and watched the rebound.
James has had about 8 bad possessions in a row.
Don't do it to us again, guys, don't do it to us again.
Jesus fk.
Man, this game would already be over if not for FTs and 2 inches (2 could have been 3's where James toe was on the line).
Have to find a way to hold on. Attack the freaking rim. Use the shot fake. Make free throws. And on the other end foul Reed, not the other guys.
I can't take it
The confidence at the FT line between these two teams is staggering.
Shot selection down the stretch.
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 07, 2026, 01:48:40 PMJames has had about 8 bad possessions in a row.
Big Game reps!
Hurley getting ejected was icing on the monumental cake.
Ha Ha!!!
Hurley got booted!?!
What are they reviewing?
Wow bumped the ref
What a tremendous gift to the seniors!
They're not calling that Danny. Boo hoo.
How many FTs do we get?
Thankfully UCONN had 0.0 time-outs.
Wow
IDK, it looked like Ben went straight up.
Quote from: #UnleashJosh on March 07, 2026, 01:20:24 PMYou're watching this game..... and you want chase and Ben more? Are you serious.
Ross and Ben definitely helped us win this game. Two huge threes by Ross and the tip flush by Benny.
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on March 07, 2026, 01:57:46 PMIDK, it looked like Ben went straight up.
Wasn't a foul. Especially the way they were calling the game.
Hurley tries to bully and looks absurd. :
Thank God it was Senior Day! All the difference.
All kidding aside, that was the best game of the season. Both Gold and Ross with some big plays down the stretch. MU was pretty even on rebounds in the 2nd half.
That was a lot of fun.
Always nice to beat UConn. And Hurley bumping the ref. Classless
Great win MU!
Lost the FT% battle 94% to 61%.
Thank goodness #FTsNoMatta
Great game, MU!!
Great defense by Ben on the last drive. Just like Miami OH's stop to go undefeated. Really tough to stay straight up and hold your ground but he did it with everything on the line. Great stuff
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 07, 2026, 02:01:01 PMThank God it was Senior Day! All the difference.
All kidding aside, that was the best game of the season. Both Gold and Ross with some big plays down the stretch. MU was pretty even on rebounds in the 2nd half.
The fact is we were the better team today. It should have been more like a 10-12 point victory, but we'll take the win and Hurley getting tossed.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 07, 2026, 02:01:01 PMThank God it was Senior Day! All the difference.
All kidding aside, that was the best game of the season. Both Gold and Ross with some big plays down the stretch. MU was pretty even on rebounds in the 2nd half.
Ya think? 🤣
Thank you Ben and Chase for some huge senior contributions down the stretch!
MU has just demonstrated they are a "Top 3" team today!
Let's run the table! 8-)
Not that I really care, but will Hurley be suspended for their next game for bumping the ref?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 01:57:59 PMRoss and Ben definitely helped us win this game. Two huge threes by Ross and the tip flush by Benny.
Sure I guess everyone's helps us win if you ignore all the bad things they did and only bring up the 3 (😁) things they did well.
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 07, 2026, 02:48:14 PMNot that I really care, but will Hurley be suspended for their next game for bumping the ref?
Yes. I wouldn't be suprised if its more than one actually.
I've been critical of Caedin, and my opinion on him being on the team next year still holds, but he had a few nice moments today, so kudos for him.
Quote from: Small Orange Soda on March 07, 2026, 03:20:38 PMI've been critical of Caedin, and my opinion on him being on the team next year still holds, but he had a few nice moments today, so kudos for him.
He was overwhelmed physically a couple times, but yeah he did play well overall.
Quote from: Small Orange Soda on March 07, 2026, 03:20:38 PMI've been critical of Caedin, and my opinion on him being on the team next year still holds, but he had a few nice moments today, so kudos for him.
IMHO, he looks just as uncomfortable on a college basketball court as he did in November. Again my opinion, but he doesn't have a feel for the game. I think the game is too fast for him.
MU generally played good defense on the perimeter, but I would never have expected UConn to go 3 for 24 on 3's.
What a great game to end the home season after some of the dreary games, including the clunker against DePaul.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on March 07, 2026, 03:26:07 PMIMHO, he looks just as uncomfortable on a college basketball court as he did in November. Again my opinion, but he doesn't have a feel for the game. I think the game is too fast for him.
You're probably right.
Just wanted to give him a shoutout for his contribution today. He's certainly played worse. Obviously this season has been a huge disappointment, but Chase's back to back threes, Ben's putback dunk and stout defense at the end, plus Caedin playing several solid minutes...it all contributed to upsetting a top 5 team. Not the biggest reasons, but it was nice to see.
That being said, three more years of Nigel and Adrien is gonna be a problem for the Big East. Nigel deservedly gets the headlines, but man, Adrien is a beast.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 01:47:37 PMWhy would you bring Caedin in there?
Not sure exactly what point in the game this was. But Shaka was playing a lot of offense/defense in the last few minutes to try to avoid Gold getting a fifth foul.
Quote from: wisblue on March 07, 2026, 03:44:42 PMNot sure exactly what point in the game this was. But Shaka was playing a lot of offense/defense in the last few minutes to try to avoid Gold getting a fifth foul.
Good guess. OT was very possible with MU giving up some of our lead late.
Blown FTs again were costly. We should have won by 8-10.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 07, 2026, 04:05:42 PMBlown FTs again were costly. We should have won by 8-10.
Settling for 3s toward the end was way more costly than missed FTs. We stopped moving on offense.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 07, 2026, 04:10:08 PMSettling for 3s toward the end was way more costly than missed FTs. We stopped moving on offense.
Yep. Scared the crap out of me and I kept wondering why we did that.
So, in the last week MU has helped get Kim English fired, possibly wrecked UConn's hopes for a 1 seed and broken Dan Hurley's brain to the point he may get a suspension?
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Quote from: Small Orange Soda on March 07, 2026, 03:35:28 PMYou're probably right.
Just wanted to give him a shoutout for his contribution today. He's certainly played worse. Obviously this season has been a huge disappointment, but Chase's back to back threes, Ben's putback dunk and stout defense at the end, plus Caedin playing several solid minutes...it all contributed to upsetting a top 5 team. Not the biggest reasons, but it was nice to see.
That being said, three more years of Nigel and Adrien is gonna be a problem for the Big East. Nigel deservedly gets the headlines, but man, Adrien is a beast.
Nice post. I'd be shocked if Nigel is at MU 3 more years. 2 more at most. If DO can take a big step this off season, and Alex Egbuono can step in and be an immediate contributor for the next two years...and we can land a physical big in the portal - team should be well positioned for two exciting seasons ahead.
Quote from: Pakuni on March 07, 2026, 04:49:31 PMSo, in the last week MU has helped get Kim English fired, possibly wrecked UConn's hopes for a 1 seed and broken Dan Hurley's brain to the point he may get a suspension?
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I believe Nicholson is expressing his displeasure there about f..ing rats. Is this also a reference to Hurley?
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 07, 2026, 04:56:49 PMNice post. I'd be shocked if Nigel is at MU 3 more years. 2 more at most. If DO can take a big step this off season, and Alex Egbuono can step in and be an immediate contributor for the next two years...and we can land a physical big in the portal - team should be well positioned for two exciting seasons ahead.
I don't know. He's probably 5'11 so I'm not sure if he'll be seen as much of an NBA prospect.
But he is an old freshman, and maybe he doesn't want to be a 24 old senior.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 07, 2026, 05:35:46 PMI believe Nicholson is expressing his displeasure there about f..ing rats. Is this also a reference to Hurley?
Anger management, no?
The last time we won 2 straight was our first 2 games.
Quote from: BM1090 on March 07, 2026, 05:55:52 PMI don't know. He's probably 5'11 so I'm not sure if he'll be seen as much of an NBA prospect.
But he is an old freshman, and maybe he doesn't want to be a 24 old senior.
Diminutive citizen bias continues to plague our society. :(
Don't forget Stevens and what he did to close the 1H. Those were tenuous moments. It very easily could have gotten ugly and away from us, but the young man delivered in a massive way.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 06:20:07 PMDon't forget Stevens and what he did to close the 1H. Those were tenuous moments. It very easily could have gotten ugly and away from us, but the young man delivered in a massive way.
This was the biggest stretch of the game to me. When Nigel went out with 3 minutes to go in the first, I was hoping we just kept the deficit to single digits going into the half.
Then Stevens decided to took over and completely swung those 3 minutes.
We haven't seen it much, but we're at our best when we get solid contributions offensively from all 5 starters. We saw today that this is possible. It also changes the geometry of the floor when Chase & Ben make a few buckets.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 07, 2026, 06:09:30 PMDiminutive citizen bias continues to plague our society. :(
I'm between 5'7 and 5'8, you'll get no bias from me. Just realism
Quote from: BM1090 on March 07, 2026, 05:55:52 PMI don't know. He's probably 5'11 so I'm not sure if he'll be seen as much of an NBA prospect.
But he is an old freshman, and maybe he doesn't want to be a 24 old senior.
Hes 21 already???
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 07, 2026, 06:08:03 PMThe last time we won 2 straight was our first 2 games.
So
this is your best take on today's game? ?-( ::)
Quote from: BM1090 on March 07, 2026, 06:47:29 PMI'm between 5'7 and 5'8, you'll get no bias from me. Just realism
But can you hoop?
Yesterday and this whole season are perfectly summed up with a golf analogy.
You're playing eighteen holes. You're slicing every shot. You lost a dozen golf balls. Broke 2 clubs and threw one into the water. Got a sunburn and threw your back out. You promise yourself you are dropping your clubs off at Goodwill on the way home and never playing this stupid game again.
Then, on the par 5 18th hole you crush your drive, put your approach shot 2 feet from the hole and nail the eagle putt.
Walking off the green to the clubhouse you tell yourself, yep, I'll be back here next time.
Quote from: Johnny B on March 07, 2026, 06:51:26 PMHes 21 already???
His birthday is listed as January 4, but no year is given.
I think I saw that he turned 20 on January 4, 2026.So, he would be 22 going on 23 his senior season. That isn't that unusual for college athletes, many of whom attend a year of prep school before college or are held back at some point earlier so they can be more mature as high school athletes.
Put another way, he would be a full 2 years younger than Nick Boyd this year and Tonje last year.
Definitely A March Shining Moment!!
I was at the game yesterday. I realize the students were on spring break, but there were a few hundred.
Question: Why no court rushing? Best game of the year, Hurley tossed, #4 in the country?
Was there a memo?
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on March 08, 2026, 04:30:12 PMI was at the game yesterday. I realize the students were on spring break, but there were a few hundred.
Question: Why no court rushing? Best game of the year, Hurley tossed, #4 in the country?
Was there a memo?
Yeah, I was there as well and kind of wondered. But it was a weird situation with so few students right behind the baskets with nothing but empty seats and the gold tarps behind them.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on March 08, 2026, 04:30:12 PMI was at the game yesterday. I realize the students were on spring break, but there were a few hundred.
Question: Why no court rushing? Best game of the year, Hurley tossed, #4 in the country?
Was there a memo?
Court rushing? For beating UConn? Not so much.
I mean one of the biggest upsets in MU history right - at least recent history? Maybe Wojo's win over Nova? But that was an NCAA 10 seed that was 13-6 coming into that game (28th in Torvik).
On our end, there were at least two large security guards blocking the one aisle from the student section to the court. Not that that matters.
Eh, I'm ok with no court storm. I've always thought it was better left for beating a number one team (but I understand it's fun and did it myself for a much lesser opponent).
I was unable to attend and had to watch the game on delay but it seems the crowd was louder than they have been all season. It must have been very cathartic for those who attended after such a long year. Can't help but think that kind of attendance and engagement by the fans and most importantly, the fight the team displayed under Shaka's leadership is pretty reassuring for recruit's and current player's families that MU is/was a good choice for their son.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on March 08, 2026, 04:30:12 PMI was at the game yesterday. I realize the students were on spring break, but there were a few hundred.
Question: Why no court rushing? Best game of the year, Hurley tossed, #4 in the country?
Was there a memo?
The NBA style security structure of the Fiserv forum, which includes metal barricades and raised seating in the lowest level seats, would make court storming physically difficult. The way it looks someone would have to physically scale the barricade and fall several feet to the floor just to get to the court. Security guards could also help prevent that from happening.
I'm glad that Marquette was spared the embarrassment of storming the court over a regular season victory that didn't win a championship or anything like that.
Quote from: wisblue on March 09, 2026, 07:12:56 AMI'm glad that Marquette was spared the embarrassment of storming the court over a regular season victory that didn't win a championship or anything like that.
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Sorest of losers:
https://usnow.daily24.blog/posts/dan-hurley-issues-scathing-critique-officiating-disorder-after-loss-marquette-khanh123-team-son
I kinda think this is more Hurley setting the stage for their first round game on Thursday. That game was no different than dozens of other college basketball games these days. I also think UConn's week off showed.
I was at the game as well. I wondered for a fleeting second whether anyone would storm the court, but honestly I am glad it didn't happen, it would have been embarrassing. Plus there were so few students that would have not made for a good optic anyway. Not even close to us beating Villanova, the #1 ranked team in the country at the time, and in dramatic fashion as well.
Quote from: Warriors4ever on March 09, 2026, 09:48:45 AMI was at the game as well. I wondered for a fleeting second whether anyone would storm the court, but honestly I am glad it didn't happen, it would have been embarrassing.
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He must be referring to some game other than Saturday's L. SMH
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What an utter and mQuote from: mu_hilltopper on March 09, 2026, 09:08:36 AMSorest of losers:
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Hi. I am an utter tool and a complete loser.
Sincerely,
Dan Hurley.
How many times this season have we seen MU players (Ross) launch themselves into defenders under the hoop and not get the call? Way too many times. The call at the end of the game looked 100% consistent to MU's previous 30+ games.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on March 09, 2026, 09:08:36 AMSorest of losers:
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Most of our drives, the UConn player would have hand on the Marquette player's hip pushing him away from the basket. I thought Ross was fouled on his fast break lay up. The biggest no call was when Stevens knocked the ball away at half court, their Ross dove for the ball and took Stevens out, leading to the Mullins 3 and started the UConn rally late. It goes both ways.
Most disappointed that the story from the game was that the coach was a bozo and rightfully ejected. Nothing on how well MU played or a complete 180 from the game two months ago. On Senior Day with two 4 year players, the story was whether the coach bumped an official or not. So dumb.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on March 09, 2026, 09:08:36 AMSorest of losers:
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hurley is delusional. Yes, the BE is overly physical and UConn is at the top. Was at the game and UConn was fouling hard on multiple plays many of which were not whistled.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on March 09, 2026, 09:08:36 AMSorest of losers:
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That was really something. "I'm пot iпterested iп ... chasiпg headliпes." Hilarious.
In the grand universe of physical basketball games, I didn't think that one was particularly physical. Pretty much every game involving St. John's and Seton Hall is much more physical. And missed calls ... UConn should have been called for fouls on several huge plays down the stretch; they weren't, and that's basketball, and Marquette persevered despite it.
Just a weird take after that game. I actually usually get a kick out of Hurley, but I'm now extra glad we kicked his team's butt!
I expect Hurley to feebly circle back with this beyond asinine take, especially if MU plays UCONN on Thursday.
Quote from: MU82 on March 09, 2026, 12:08:29 PMThat was really something. "I'm пot iпterested iп ... chasiпg headliпes." Hilarious.
In the grand universe of physical basketball games, I didn't think that one was particularly physical. Pretty much every game involving St. John's and Seton Hall is much more physical. And missed calls ... UConn should have been called for fouls on several huge plays down the stretch; they weren't, and that's basketball, and Marquette persevered despite it.
Just a weird take after that game. I actually usually get a kick out of Hurley, but I'm now extra glad we kicked his team's butt!
100% agree with this which is why I never understand the Hurley slurpers around the BE after playing UConn. His sanctimonious compliments are not just for Shaka and MU - he does it to every team and there is always some hidden message or agenda behind it. Hurley was indirectly taking a shot at how Shaka runs his offense by letting NJ dribble around too much, but most people take it as "he's being complementary".
Hurley is a pyscho (in a good competitive way) and needs to say stuff like this to get himself to think the world is against him for a competitive advantage. Not to dissimilar to what Michael Jordan used to do back in the day. He would literally make stuff up that was not true to trick his mind into competing the hardest.
Quote from: MUbiz on March 10, 2026, 09:34:42 AM100% agree with this which is why I never understand the Hurley slurpers around the BE after playing UConn. His sanctimonious compliments are not just for Shaka and MU - he does it to every team and there is always some hidden message or agenda behind it. Hurley was indirectly taking a shot at how Shaka runs his offense by letting NJ dribble around too much, but most people take it as "he's being complementary".
Come on. He wasn't taking a shot. Here's the full quote:
"If you're a point guard like a Kolek or one of these guys, Marquette's a great place to go. Because he really let's the poing guard orchestrate the offense....there probably isn't a point guard who takes more dribbles offensively and every dribble feels like he is putting so much pressure on you. He stops, he starts, takes fake spins, he's elusive and powerful."
Quote from: The Sultan on March 10, 2026, 09:45:40 AMCome on. He wasn't taking a shot. Here's the full quote:
"If you're a point guard like a Kolek or one of these guys, Marquette's a great place to go. Because he really let's the poing guard orchestrate the offense....there probably isn't a point guard who takes more dribbles offensively and every dribble feels like he is putting so much pressure on you. He stops, he starts, takes fake spins, he's elusive and powerful."
It is generally considered bad to take lots of dribbles, is it not? Hurley crafts his statements many times to leave thought into what he is saying - as he should and all great coaches do.
You can choose to believe its all love from Hurley, but I have spent enough time around high level college sports to have a different opinion. One of my best friends played football for Mark Richt at Georgia and I have spent a few Saturdays with Mark in recent years at Sanford stadium watching the game with him due to my buddy's access. You would not believe the things he said and stories he made up re opponents to get an edge.
Another perfect example is when I was at MU, my now wife was in PT school and she helped the basketball team at home games. She would come home after a game and would tell me how Crean would talk bad about everything and everyone pregame, including the MUBB fans. Did Crean mean any of what he was saying when he said "not a single f'ing fan in that stadium cares about you!" Of course he did not believe that - but it was said to foster the mentality of us vs the world.
Psychological warfare happens at every high major sport there is, all the time.
Quote from: MUbiz on March 10, 2026, 10:09:42 AMIt is generally considered bad to take lots of dribbles, is it not?
Not necessarily. Dribbling for the sake of dribbing isn't great. But dribbling to put consistent pressure on a defense is definitely something many coaches teach.
Quote from: MUbiz on March 10, 2026, 10:09:42 AMYou can choose to believe its all love from Hurley, but I have spent enough time around high level college sports to have a different opinion. One of my best friends played football for Mark Richt at Georgia and I have spent a few Saturdays with Mark in recent years at Sanford stadium watching the game with him due to my buddy's access. You would not believe the things he said and stories he made up re opponents to get an edge.
Another perfect example is when I was at MU, my now wife was in PT school and she helped the basketball team at home games. She would come home after a game and would tell me how Crean would talk bad about everything and everyone pregame, including the MUBB fans. Did Crean mean any of what he was saying when he said "not a single f'ing fan in that stadium cares about you!" Of course he did not believe that - but it was said to foster the mentality of us vs the world.
Psychological warfare happens at every high major sport there is, all the time.
I think you are reading way too much into something that was supposed to be a compliment. Which is exactly why Marquette posted it.
Quote from: MUbiz on March 10, 2026, 10:09:42 AMIt is generally considered bad to take lots of dribbles, is it not? Hurley crafts his statements many times to leave thought into what he is saying - as he should and all great coaches do.
You can choose to believe its all love from Hurley, but I have spent enough time around high level college sports to have a different opinion. One of my best friends played football for Mark Richt at Georgia and I have spent a few Saturdays with Mark in recent years at Sanford stadium watching the game with him due to my buddy's access. You would not believe the things he said and stories he made up re opponents to get an edge.
Another perfect example is when I was at MU, my now wife was in PT school and she helped the basketball team at home games. She would come home after a game and would tell me how Crean would talk bad about everything and everyone pregame, including the MUBB fans. Did Crean mean any of what he was saying when he said "not a single f'ing fan in that stadium cares about you!" Of course he did not believe that - but it was said to foster the mentality of us vs the world.
Psychological warfare happens at every high major sport there is, all the time.
How are the post-game comments "psychological warfare"?
I'm not saying coaches don't do it. I'm not saying Hurley doesn't do it. But this feels like a stretch.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 10, 2026, 10:52:54 AMHow are the post-game comments "psychological warfare"?
I'm not saying coaches don't do it. I'm not saying Hurley doesn't do it. But this feels like a stretch.
In Danny's own book, which I have read, is literally referred to as a blueprint for psychological warfare. Danny is more calculated than most and he thinks much differently than most. There is nothing he says that is not calculated in some way shape or form. I highly suggest reading the book - it is a great read and gives great insight into how he thinks and how curated his statements truly are. Reading the book is why my opinion on this topic is different than the rest of scoop.
Quote from: MUbiz on March 10, 2026, 11:22:35 AMIn Danny's own book, which I have read, is literally referred to as a blueprint for psychological warfare. Danny is more calculated than most and he thinks much differently than most. There is nothing he says that is not calculated in some way shape or form. I highly suggest reading the book - it is a great read and gives great insight into how he thinks and how curated his statements truly are. Reading the book is why my opinion on this topic is different than the rest of scoop.
Fair enough. But since you're the export, how specifically were his most recent comments "psychological warfare."
Do you think he is never genuine when complimenting another program, coach or player?
Just listened to it again. It was clearly a compliment.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 10, 2026, 12:24:49 PMFair enough. But since you're the export, how specifically were his most recent comments "psychological warfare."
Do you think he is never genuine when complimenting another program, coach or player?
I never called myself the expert - you did. And thanks, I guess...
Quote from: MUbiz on March 10, 2026, 01:54:06 PMI never called myself the expert - you did. And thanks, I guess...
You're still not answering the question. Should I ask it a 3rd time?
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 10, 2026, 03:01:27 PMYou're still not answering the question. Should I ask it a 3rd time?
Genuine? Yes and no. I do not think Hurley is genuine 100% of the time, especially when he's talking about Pitino. Calculated, yes. He is a master at working the audience and he uses post game pressers to send messages to his team and other parties.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 10, 2026, 03:01:27 PMYou're still not answering the question. Should I ask it a 3rd time?
funny you're demanding an explanation from someone while skirting me. cowards gonna coward
Quote from: MUbiz on March 10, 2026, 10:09:42 AMIt is generally considered bad to take lots of dribbles, is it not? Hurley crafts his statements many times to leave thought into what he is saying - as he should and all great coaches do.
You can choose to believe its all love from Hurley, but I have spent enough time around high level college sports to have a different opinion. One of my best friends played football for Mark Richt at Georgia and I have spent a few Saturdays with Mark in recent years at Sanford stadium watching the game with him due to my buddy's access. You would not believe the things he said and stories he made up re opponents to get an edge.
Another perfect example is when I was at MU, my now wife was in PT school and she helped the basketball team at home games. She would come home after a game and would tell me how Crean would talk bad about everything and everyone pregame, including the MUBB fans. Did Crean mean any of what he was saying when he said "not a single f'ing fan in that stadium cares about you!" Of course he did not believe that - but it was said to foster the mentality of us vs the world.
Psychological warfare happens at every high major sport there is, all the time.
Yeah, Hurley definitely doesn't talk about all programs/teams like he does about Marquette. After one of his many minor incidents at Creighton either last year or 2 years ago, their next game was at Marquette and he said something along the lines of, "I guarantee there won't be a problem in Milwaukee. That's a championship program with a great fanbase." And he certainly doesn't talk about SJU the way he talks about Marquette.
Hurley talked about Kolek the same way he talked about James (and even referenced Kolek in this presser). If you really think he's trashing those guys, I'm not sure what to tell you. I'm guessing Kolek is probably one of his favorite players he's coached against ever.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 10, 2026, 10:14:30 AMNot necessarily. Dribbling for the sake of dribbing isn't great. But dribbling to put consistent pressure on a defense is definitely something many coaches teach.
I think you are reading way too much into something that was supposed to be a compliment. Which is exactly why Marquette posted it.
Sounds like you've diagnosed a case of Hurley Derangement Syndrome?
;D
Quote from: panda on March 10, 2026, 03:53:03 PMfunny you're demanding an explanation from someone while skirting me. cowards gonna coward
It's cute that you think you're important enough for someone to skirt you.
I haven't checked your additional TWO PMs yet because I haven't felt like dealing with the idiocy yet.
Hope your week is off to a good start!
Quote from: MUbiz on March 10, 2026, 03:22:21 PMGenuine? Yes and no. I do not think Hurley is genuine 100% of the time, especially when he's talking about Pitino. Calculated, yes. He is a master at working the audience and he uses post game pressers to send messages to his team and other parties.
I was referring specifically to his comments following our win last weekend.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 10, 2026, 06:00:00 PMIt's cute that you think you're important enough for someone to skirt you.
I haven't checked your additional TWO PMs yet because I haven't felt like dealing with the idiocy yet.
Hope your week is off to a good start!
I know you are alarmingly stupid so I will further clarify.
Skirt definition - to intentionally avoid, evade, or bypass a difficult subject, question, or area, often by staying on the periphery rather than confronting it directly.
Going back to alarmingly stupid - "I haven't checked your additional TWO PMs yet because I haven't felt like dealing with the idiocy yet." Seems like skirting to me.
Now that we have alarmingly stupid established, we can move to cowardly. What kind of self respecting, mature person copies and pastes a message in private and then turns around to post it in person? The alarmingly stupid coward himself vander blue.
I know I'm arguing with some fatso in his basement and I'm totally ok with it. I'm in the mud and ready to sling alarmingly stupid.
Why don't you guys take the whole thing to PM's?
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on March 10, 2026, 07:24:59 PMWhy don't you guys take the whole thing to PM's?
I did - but the alarmingly stupid coward took my dm, copy and pasted it and posted on the public board. Quite frankly he should be banned for that.